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What is government's reason for scrapping music teacher posts?

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- The interim government has explained its decision to scrap newly-created music teacher posts at government primary schools, citing "planning flaws and potential inequality" in the pro... Read More


Bangladesh recall Joy for Ireland Tests as Anamul, Nayeem axed

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Mahmudul Hasan Joy earned a recall to Bangladesh's Test squad for the home series against Ireland, while Anamul Haque Bijoy has been dropped following a poor run of form. Joy struck ... Read More


Parliamentary candidates must use own party symbol, even in alliance: ordinance

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- The interim government has issued the Representation of the People's Order (RPO) Amendment Ordinance, 2025, with a provision that says candidates must run using their registered party... Read More


Survey reveals 3 percent of 'school-age' Rohingya girls enrolled in education in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- A survey conducted by the Burma Task Force has revealed that only 3 percent of school-age Rohingya girls in Bangladesh are receiving education. The task force is part of the US and C... Read More


Crude bomb explodes outside NCP leader's office in Shariatpur

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- A crude bomb has exploded outside the private office of a National Citizen Party (NCP) leader in Shariatpur, triggering panic in the locality. The blast occurred around Monday night ... Read More


Awami League calls for suspension of UNDP assistance in parliamentary election

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- The Awami League, which is banned from conducting political activities and cannot participate in the next general election, has appealed to the United Nations to refrain from supporti... Read More


Low pressure over Bay becomes well-marked but unlikely to intensify

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- A low-pressure system over the east-central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a well-marked low, prompting authorities to issue danger signal No. 3 for all maritime ports, though for... Read More


EC grants 'Shapla Koli' symbol to NCP, registers three new parties

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- After prolonged debate and discussion, the Election Commission (EC) has allocated the "Shapla Koli", or water lily bud symbol to the National Citizen Party (NCP), granting the newly f... Read More


Ancient libraries, including Rammala, to be digitised, says Advisor Mahfuj

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Information Advisor Mahfuj Alam has said the government will initiate the digitisation of Bangladesh's oldest libraries, including the historic Rammala Library in Cumilla. He made th... Read More


Charan Cultural Centre demands withdrawal of decision to scrap music, physical education posts

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Charan Cultural Centre has demanded that the government withdraw its decision to abolish the posts of music and physical education teachers in government primary schools. In a statem... Read More